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Liaoyang Petrochemical recently announced a new success in its drive to produce specialty oil products: the first batch of RMG180 low-sulfur marine fuel oil passed comprehensive quality inspections—meeting all specifications—and has been sold to customers. This marks another key breakthrough for the company in the specialty oil R&D and production sector, following the successful blending and production launch of waterproofing asphalt.

In recent years, domestic demand for traditional gasoline and diesel has continued to contract, placing immense pressure on the sales of conventional petroleum products. Facing the industry's market transformation, Liaoyang Petrochemical proactively adjusted its production and operational layout. It implemented a strategy to "reduce fuel output while increasing specialty product output, and improve quality while expanding markets," dedicating significant effort to the R&D and commercialization of new specialty oil products.

Marine residual fuel oil is a vital energy source in the international shipping market. Since the International Maritime Organization (IMO) implemented its "sulfur cap" regulation, demand for low-sulfur marine fuel oil has steadily risen. Leveraging its specific processing units and feedstock advantages, Liaoyang Petrochemical identified marine residual fuel oil as a key area for its "reduce fuel, increase specialty" strategy. The company had previously developed feedstock for low-sulfur marine fuel oil using catalytic slurry. The successful blending of RMG180 low-sulfur marine fuel oil marks the company's achievement of full-chain coverage in the marine fuel sector—spanning everything from feedstock supply to finished product manufacturing.

To ensure the smooth launch of the new product, Liaoyang Petrochemical coordinated its efforts across multiple fronts. It established a dedicated task force and mobilized technical experts to resolve bottlenecks throughout the production process. Technical staff thoroughly studied industry standards for marine residual fuel oil and mastered the core elements of the production process. They conducted numerous small-scale blending trials to gather precise, detailed data and repeatedly calculated parameters to determine the optimal blending ratio. Simultaneously, the company optimized the overall production process and dynamically refined standard operating procedures by leveraging existing infrastructure, such as storage tanks and blending units. Through refined management and technological innovation, the company overcame process and operational hurdles to achieve stable, large-scale production of specialty oil products.

Liaoyang Petrochemical will remain market-oriented, continue to deepen its presence in the specialty oil sector, and enrich its portfolio of distinctive products; as it embarks on the new track of transformation and upgrading, the company will write a new chapter of high-quality development through pragmatic action and a strong sense of responsibility.